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  1. Free Webinar: A better employee health benefits solution for small business clients Join us on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 1 p.m. ET for a free webinar about Equitable EZBenefits™ – our new employee health benefits solution designed for small business clients.

    If you serve small business owners, chances are they’re looking for a group benefits solution that’s affordable, sustainable and easy to manage. That’s why we created EZBenefits for businesses with between 2 and 25 employees.
     
    You’ll learn about:
    ● The range of plan design options we’ve created to fit various needs and budgets;
    ● The streamlined process we’ve designed to optimize your time and provide you and your clients with rapid quotes, hassle-free plan implementation and easy renewals;
    ● Our dedicated Advisor Concierge Service – your go-to resource for EZBenefits support;
    ● The health and wellness services that are embedded with EZBenefits, including Virtual Health and an Employee and Family Assistance Program; and
    ● The built-in HR support through Equitable’s partnership with HRdownloads®, including access to HR technology, content and training.

    Register to attend the EZBenefits webinar

    This webinar will be delivered using Microsoft Teams and will include a Q&A component. If you wish to submit a question using the Q&A feature, please follow these instructions when you join the webinar:
    ● Join using the Microsoft Teams app. If you do not have Microsoft Teams, you can download it for free here.
    ● If you prefer to join via web browser without installing Microsoft Teams, please use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. Other browsers do not support the Q&A feature.
  2. Universal life product linked interest option changes

    On July 1, 2025, we will be changing the index that is tracked for the linked interest options shown far below.

    Clients can change their investment options at any time if they choose. This includes the Linked Interest Option(s) for money currently invested and future deposits.

    Requests for this change can be done:
     
    • Online by advisors – Go to Policy Inquiry on EquiNet® (advisor site).
    • Online by clients – Links in Client Access® through Equitable.ca.
    Please contact your Equitable® Wholesaler for more information. 
     
    Linked Interest Option                               Universal life insurance solution Currently tracking Effective July 1, 2025
    Canadian Equity Index   • Equitable GenerationsTM S&P/TSX 60® Total Return Index S&P/TSX Composite® Total Return Index
    Canadian Equity
    • Equation Generation® IV
    • EquiLife®
    • Equation Generation III
    • Equation Generation II
    • Equation
    • Direction 2000 Plus

    S&P/TSX® 60 Total Return Index and S&P/TSX Composite® Total Return Index registered trademarks of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC or its affiliates (“SPDJI”) and S&P Global. All others are registered trademarks of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.
     
  3. An Exciting Fund Lineup Offered with Equitable Generations Equitable Generations™ is a Universal Life product that offers investment options that resonate with today’s 21st century client while reducing every fee possible. It also reduces the cost of insurance to help clients maximize their opportunity to purchase coverage and build tax-advantaged wealth.

    Fund Features of Equitable Generations:

    ● 34 fund options, including 18 new investment options, tracking funds managed by Fidelity™, Dynamic™, Invesco™ and more.
    ● 3 sustainable investment “ESG” (Environmental, Social & Governance) options – because today’s buyer cares as much about impact as they do about returns.
    ● Target date funds that auto-rebalance over time so that as a client approaches retirement, the fund adjusts its risk automatically.

    Learn more about our new funds:

    ● American Equity Index (ESG)
    ● Canadian Equity Index (ESG)
    ● Special Situations fund (Fidelity)
    ● Sustainable Equity, Balanced, and Bond Funds (Fidelity)
    ● Target Date funds (Fidelity)
    ● Details on funds available
    ● Get all your ESG questions answered with Margaret Dorn, S&P

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  4. Policy contract changes for residents of Quebec Starting June 1, 2023, there will be new language rules for any “contracts of adhesion”, including insurance policy contracts, in Quebec. These changes are part of Bill 96, which is about respecting French as the official and common language of Quebec.

    At Equitable Life, we have made some changes to our contract processes to support this new requirement.
    Starting after May 23, 2023, clients who live in Quebec will always get a copy of their insurance policy contract in French, regardless of language preference.
    - We will only send the English copy to the policy owner if they specifically ask for it. In that case, we would also send a French copy.
    - For clients who request a copy of their policy contract in French, there is no change. We pride ourselves in respecting the needs of our clients.

    If you want to learn more about these language changes, visit Assemblee nationale du Quebec - Bill 96. You may also contact your wholesaler.
  5. Do you have clients considering a First Home Savings Account in 2024?

    We want to help clients save money for their first home. A First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is a registered plan allowing prospective first-time homebuyers to save for their first home tax-free up to $8,000 a year or a lifetime contribution limit of $40,000.

    With the Equitable® FHSA, they can put their money to work right away. Available on Pivotal Select™ Investment Class (75/75) and Pivotal Select Estate Class (75/100) and Daily/Guaranteed Interest Account (DIA/GIA), Equitable offers clients an array of investment products to suit their individual needs and risk tolerance.

    Do not wait. Get clients started today!

    To open a FHSA or DIA/GIA for clients, log in to EZcomplete®, our highly rated online application tool. It is easy to use, convenient, and fast.  

    For more information on FHSA or DIA/GIA, including a FAQ and client materials, visit EquiNet® or contact your Director, Investment Sales.   

    Date posted: October 16, 2024

  6. There is still time to set up a First Home Savings Account in 2024

    A First Home Savings Account (FHSA) allows prospective first-time homebuyers to save for their first home. The plan is tax-free and allows annual contributions up to$8,000 a year or a lifetime contribution limit of $40,000. If you have a client who wants to buy a first home, start them on their path to home ownership with a FHSA.

    With Equitable’s FHSA or Daily/Guaranteed Interest Account (DIA/GIA), they can put their money to work right away. Available on Pivotal Select™ Investment Class(75/75) and Pivotal Select Estate Class (75/100) and Daily/Guaranteed Interest Account (DIA/GIA), Equitable offers clients an array of investment products to suit their individual needs and risk tolerance.

    Do not wait. Get clients started today!

    For more information on FHSA or DIA/GIA, including a FAQ and client materials, visit EquiNet® or contact your Director, Investment Sales.   

    Date posted: November 13, 2024

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  8. Important Information Regarding FHSA Contributions Many clients have already taken advantage of Equitable’s First Home Savings Account (FHSA), available on Pivotal Select™ Investment Class (75/75) and Pivotal Select Estate Class (75/100).
     
    Below, we answer questions we have received regarding cut-off dates for 2023 FHSA contribution tax receipts.

    1. The client submitted an application with a deposit before 11:59 p.m. ET on December 29, 2023. Will they get a 2023 FHSA contribution tax receipt?
    Yes, the client will receive a 2023 FHSA contribution tax receipt.

    2. The client submitted an application with a deposit on December 30 or 31, 2023. Will they get a 2023 FHSA contribution tax receipt?
    No, the client will not receive a 2023 FHSA contribution receipt. The client’s deposit will be made effective the next business day, January 2, 2024. The client will receive a FHSA contribution tax receipt for the 2024 tax year.

    However, since the client signed the application on or before December 31, 2023, they are eligible to take advantage of the 2023 contribution room in 2024 (up to $16,000 total*).



    3. The client submitted an application with a deposit after January 1, 2024, but it was signed on or before December 31, 2023. Will they be eligible for the 2023 contribution room?
    Yes. Any FHSA application received on or before 4:00 p.m. ET on January 12, 2024 that was signed on or before December 31, 2023 will be eligible to take advantage of the 2023 contribution room in 2024*.

    4. The client received a confirmation letter stating their deposit was effective in January, but the application and contribution was submitted on or before December 29, 2023, will they receive a 2023 tax receipt for their contribution?
    Yes, if the client received a confirmation letter stating their deposit was effective in January but the application and deposit was received at Equitable® on or before December 29, 2023, they will receive a 2023 tax receipt for their contribution. We are currently updating any impacted FHSA policies to reflect a December trade date. The client will receive a revised confirmation letter reflecting the December trade date.

    5. When will 2023 FHSA contribution tax receipts be issued?
    FHSA contribution receipts for the 2023 tax year will be mailed to clients by February 29, 2024.

    If you have further questions,  please contact your Regional Investment Sales Manager or one of our Client Services Representatives at 1.866.884.7427.  
     
    *Clients must consider all eligible FHSAs with any other institutions to determine their remaining contribution room.
     
    ® or ™ denotes a trademark of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.

    Posted January 2, 2024
  9. Turn ‘time in the market’ into client momentum


    If clients are saving for a first home, contribution frequency matters. A simple compounding lesson helps them understand why bi‑weekly FHSA deposits can build balances faster than monthly contributions and gives you a natural bridge to Equitable’s Grow Your Way Home contest this summer.


    Reinforce that bi‑weekly vs. monthly is about time in the market and consistent behaviour, not market timing. Here are a few talking points to reinforce with clients:

    1. “Earlier dollars work longer.”
      Bi‑weekly contributions get part of the money invested sooner than a month‑end deposit, giving those dollars more days in the market.

    2. “More deposits create more compounding moments.”
      Each deposit can begin earning right away and those earnings can earn too. More frequent contributions increase opportunities for that “interest on interest” effect.

    3. “Make it effortless.”
      Align contributions to clients’ paydays. Automating bi‑weekly deposits helps build habit, removes friction and keeps clients steadily moving toward their first home savings goals.

     

    As you continue FHSA conversations this summer, remind clients that contributing more frequently can get their money working sooner. And from May 1 to August 31, 2026, opening an Equitable FHSA account, contributing to their Equitable FHSA, or setting up recurring deposits to their Equitable FHSA earns automatic entries in Equitable’s Grow Your Way Home contest.

    Use EZcomplete® and EZtransact® to keep contributions seamless and connect with your Director, Investment Sales for additional support, tools and ideas to help you continue these conversations throughout the summer.

     

    ® and ™ denote trademarks of The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada.

    Equitable’s Grow Your Way Home contest: No purchase necessary. Contest period is May 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026. Enter by: opening an Equitable FHSA during the Contest Period; making a deposit to your Equitable FHSA during the Contest Period;  or submitting a no-purchase entry. Two prizes of $8,000 each to be drawn on September 21, 2026 will be awarded to clients. The servicing advisor for the contract to which the selected entrant made the deposit is also an eligible winner and will receive a $1,000 prize. Open to legal residents of Canada of the age of majority. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received during the Contest Period. For full contest rules, including no-purchase method of entry, see the full contest rules

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